Urban art MIRRORs Seattle’s life

MIRROR, a permanent urban art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum makes its public debut in downtown Seattle. The piece changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it.

By By JORDAN STEAD

on March 24, 2013 5:58 PM

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A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken ... more

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, upper right, addresses a massive crowd before the unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, upper right, addresses a massive crowd before the unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, ... more

In the VIP section of the Four Seasons, glass sculptor Dale Chihuly converses with a friend before the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

In the VIP section of the Four Seasons, glass sculptor Dale Chihuly converses with a friend before the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

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With a symphony playing below, a massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful early evening to enjoy the community celebration and colorful unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

With a symphony playing below, a massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful early evening to enjoy the community celebration and colorful unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

With a symphony playing below, a massive crowd stuck out a chilly... Photo-4372893.59002 - seattlepi.com

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A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and colorful unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

A massive crowd stuck out a chilly yet beautiful evening to enjoy the community celebration and colorful unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist ... more

With cocktails in hand, Four Seasons VIP attendees wait out the start of the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

With cocktails in hand, Four Seasons VIP attendees wait out the start of the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug ... more

Four Seasons VIP attendees wait out the start of the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Four Seasons VIP attendees wait out the start of the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum by artist Doug Aitken Sunday, March 24, ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

Four Seasons VIP attendees wait out the start of the community... Photo-4372909.59002 - seattlepi.com

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Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art... Photo-4371900.59002 - seattlepi.com

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Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art... Photo-4371897.59002 - seattlepi.com

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Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art... Photo-4371906.59002 - seattlepi.com

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Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum before the start time of the community celebration and unveiling ceremony Sunday, March ... more

Photo: JORDAN STEAD

Workers hustle to erect a stage in front of MIRROR, a permanent art... Photo-4371898.59002 - seattlepi.com

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Artist Doug Aitken, left, and Michael Darling, center, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Artist Doug Aitken, left, and Michael Darling, center, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community ... more

Artist Doug Aitken, left, and Michael Darling, right, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Artist Doug Aitken, left, and Michael Darling, right, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community ... more

Artist Doug Aitken, center, and Michael Darling, right, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community celebration and unveiling of MIRROR, a permanent art installation for the façade of the Seattle Art Museum Sunday, March 24, 2013, in downtown Seattle. MIRROR is an urban earthwork that changes in real time in response to the movement, weather and life of the city around it. less

Artist Doug Aitken, center, and Michael Darling, right, the James W. Alsdorf Chief Curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, hold a public conversation for onlookers preceding the community ... more